Programs
USU Equine Experience is a Premier Accredited Center with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) and we follow PATH Intl. Standards exist to provide consistent safety provisions for participants, highly-regarded facility and program management processes, and humane treatment for working with equines. The following definitions will help you have a clear understanding of the different types of equine-assisted services and what they entail. Meeting with the professionals at your local center is imperative to learn what services are offered there, and they will help determine what service best suits the individual needs of you or your participant.
Read the Wellsville location participant handbook [here].
Read the Kaysville and South Jordan participant handbook (not yet available).
Adaptive Horsemanship
Related to the broad area of horsemanship, equine professionals may offer four distinct non-therapy services that are adapted from traditional equine disciplines of horseback riding, driving, and vaulting. These include adaptive equestrian sport, adaptive riding, driving and interactive vaulting.
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Equine-Assisted Learning
Related to the broad area of learning, specially trained or certified professionals may incorporate horses in three distinct non-therapy services: equine-assisted learning in education, equine-assisted learning in organizations and equine-assisted learning in personal development.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering at USU Equine Experience offers a wide range of personal benefits, including improved social, mental, and physical health opportunities, enhanced social connections, career advancement and networking opportunities, and more! Join us today to start your journey on making a meaningful impact on the community.
Valor Detachment
The Valor Detachment is a program for veterans and active-duty military. Our mounted drill team does grand entries at rodeos, horse shows, and parades focusing on veteran mental health and suicide awareness.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own horse, but can lease a USU horse if necessary.
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RideUtah!
Ride Utah! provides a trail ride experience for military personnel and an invited guest. Trail rides are held throughout the summer and fall ranging from Cache Valley to St. George to San Juan County from May-October. Equine trail rides have been shown to be relaxing, provide enjoyment, as well as improve relationships with friends and family.
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DriveUtah!
Drive Utah! Is an outdoor horse-driving experience where military families can enjoy time in our wagon and drive up a canyon with our harnessed team. Great for families with children too young to ride, or for those where riding is physically not possible. Currently only offered in Cache Valley.